{"id":3278,"date":"2026-06-18T19:40:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T10:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/?page_id=3278"},"modified":"2026-06-23T14:18:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T05:18:17","slug":"yokohama-go-global-project-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/en\/3278\/","title":{"rendered":"Yokohama GO GLOBAL PROJECT 2026 Application Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>YOKOHAMA GO GLOBAL PROJECT 2026<\/strong><strong>Recruitment Information<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2><strong>1. Startup Global Expansion Program: Call for Participating Companies<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In Yokohama City, we are promoting the \"YOKOHAMA GO GLOBAL PROJECT (YGGP)\" as an initiative to continuously support startups aiming to challenge overseas markets and create startups that are active worldwide from Yokohama.<\/p>\n<p>As part of this, we will implement the \"Startup Global Expansion Program\" to support the overseas expansion of city startups through participation in the \"Singapore Week of Innovation &amp; Technology (SWITCH),\" one of the world's largest innovation events.<\/p>\n<p>This program offers integrated support from pre-exhibition mentoring and English pitch brushing-up to on-site business negotiation coordination and support, and post-return follow-up. It creates opportunities for interaction with companies, investors, and research institutions from around the world, fostering the acquisition of new business opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, by contributing the knowledge and experience gained through this program to the TECH HUB YOKOHAMA community, we aim to foster the creation of global startups originating from Yokohama and develop the ecosystem.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What is Tech Hub Yokohama <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>TECH HUB YOKOHAMA is a support center specializing in tech startups aiming for global expansion. It functions as a hub connecting startups, companies, universities, investors, and support organizations, aiming to foster startups from Yokohama that will succeed worldwide.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/techhub-yokohama.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/techhub-yokohama.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. <\/strong><strong>Program Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4><strong>Program Name<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>YOKOHAMA GO GLOBAL PROJECT 2026<br \/>\nStartup Overseas Expansion Program<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Exhibition Name<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Singapore Week of Innovation &amp; Technology (SWITCH)<br \/>\nWebsite<a href=\"https:\/\/www.switchsg.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.switchsg.org\/<\/a><br \/>\nThe venue will be within Singapore.<\/p>\n<p>Asia's largest Innovation &amp; Technology event, attracting startups from around the world, with a focus on fields such as AI, HealthTech, FinTech, Smart City, and Sustainability. Last year, the event saw 25,000 visitors and 400 exhibitors.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Event Period<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - Thursday, October 29, 2026<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Number of adopted companies<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>About 4 companies<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Organized by<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Yokohama City<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Support Content<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Pre-exhibition support<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Orientation implementation<\/li>\n<li>Individual mentoring<\/li>\n<li>English pitch training<\/li>\n<li>Business meeting arrangement<\/li>\n<li>Travel preparation support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>On-site support<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Exhibition at SWITCH<\/li>\n<li>Networking support with local companies and support organizations<\/li>\n<li>Business negotiation support<\/li>\n<li>On-site inspection and visit program<\/li>\n<li>Side event participation support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Support after returning to Japan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Business meeting follow-up<\/li>\n<li>results briefing<\/li>\n<li>Ongoing consultation and support for overseas expansion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. Eligibility Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Tech startups interested in global expansion that meet all of the following conditions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Being a tech startup<\/li>\n<li>Aiming for overseas expansion<\/li>\n<li>Possess products, technologies, or prototypes that can be demonstrated<\/li>\n<li>Ability to communicate and explain business in basic English.<\/li>\n<li>You can participate in all programs related to this course, from preparation to post-return.<\/li>\n<li>Those with decision-making authority can participate.<\/li>\n<li>I can assist with post-return progress reports and other related tasks.<\/li>\n<li>Being a startup member of TECH HUB YOKOHAMA\n<ul>\n<li>Membership registration site<a href=\"https:\/\/techhub-yokohama.com\/news\/39c3fzbkm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/techhub-yokohama.com\/news\/39c3fzbkm<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Eligibility requires you to be a TECH HUB YOKOHAMA Startup Member or in the process of applying for membership at the time of your application. If you are not yet a member, please apply for Startup Membership concurrently. Membership registration is free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regarding application,<a href=\"https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/en\/1tp3-te3-7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Precautions<\/a>Please check.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Schedule (Tentative)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 83.2963%\" width=\"623\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 51.4018%\" width=\"282\"><strong>schedule<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 112.119%\" width=\"341\"><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 51.4018%\" width=\"282\">June 22, 2026 (Monday)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 112.119%\" width=\"341\">Recruitment starts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 51.4018%\" width=\"282\">Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 112.119%\" width=\"341\">Recruitment Information Session @ TECH HUB YOKOHAMA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 51.4018%\" width=\"282\">July 17, 2026 (Friday) 18:00<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 112.119%\" width=\"341\">Application deadline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 51.4018%\" width=\"282\">Late July to early August, Reiwa 8<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 112.119%\" width=\"341\">Screening (followed by document review and then an online interview)<br \/>\n(A hearing is scheduled)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 51.4018%\" width=\"282\">August 12, 2026 (Wednesday)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 112.119%\" width=\"341\">Scheduled announcement date for selected companies (approximately 4)<\/p>\n<p>Results of selection will be notified by email.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 163.521%\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"623\">Selected startups are required to participate in the following program.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 51.4018%\" width=\"282\">Thursday, August 20, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 112.119%\" width=\"341\">Orientation and networking event<\/p>\n<p>@TECH HUB YOKOHAMA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 51.4018%\" width=\"282\">August - October 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 112.119%\" width=\"341\">Individual Mentoring \/ Business Meeting Arrangement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 51.4018%\" width=\"282\">Tuesday, September 29, 2025, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 112.119%\" width=\"341\">Pre-departure contract workshop (e.g., English pitch training)<\/p>\n<p>@TECH HUB YOKOHAMA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 51.4018%\" width=\"282\">Sunday, October 25, 2026 \u2013 Friday, October 30, 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 112.119%\" width=\"341\">Travel to Singapore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 51.4018%\" width=\"282\">Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - Thursday, October 29, 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 112.119%\" width=\"341\">Singapore Week of Innovation &amp; Technology (SWITCH) Exhibition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 51.4018%\" width=\"282\">October 26, 2026 (Monday) - October 29, 2026 (Thursday)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 112.119%\" width=\"341\">Visit local companies and support organizations, participate in side events<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 51.4018%\" width=\"282\">November 2026 to January 2027<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 112.119%\" width=\"341\">Business meeting follow-up<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 51.4018%\" width=\"282\">Wednesday, December 9, 2025, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 112.119%\" width=\"341\">Results Presentation Meeting @ TECH HUB YOKOHAMA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 51.4018%\" width=\"282\">December 16, 2026 (Wednesday)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 112.119%\" width=\"341\">Poster presentation @ Global Bridge Conference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>*Schedules are subject to change.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Program Participation Fee<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>free<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>* The costs forSWITCH exhibition and pre-training are covered, but actual expenses such as travel, accommodation, and meals will be borne by the participating companies.<br \/>\nRegarding other details, we will provide separate guidance to the selected companies.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>6. How to Apply<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Please fill out the required fields and apply through the application form (registration with a Liverness ID is required).<br \/>\nThe application deadline is July 17, 2026 (Friday) until 18:00.<\/p>\n<p>Application Form<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/id.lne.st\/project\/yokohama_ggp2026\/regist\/basic_info\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/id.lne.st\/project\/yokohama_ggp2026\/regist\/basic_info\/1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If your Leagless ID is not registered, please create one first.<\/p>\n<p>What is the Lifenes ID?<a href=\"https:\/\/id.lne.st\/whatis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/id.lne.st\/whatis<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lignochemicals Co., Ltd. <a href=\"https:\/\/lne.st\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/lne.st<\/a>\u00a0) refers to the account you create, one for each person, to use the various web services provided by. (Terms of Service)<a href=\"https:\/\/id.lne.st\/terms_of_service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Registration for a free Livernest ID is available.<a href=\"https:\/\/id.lne.st\/pre_regist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)<\/a>More, please.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>7. Contact Us<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e\u30ea\u30d0\u30cd\u30b9\n\u62c5\u5f53\uff1a\u6d77\u6d66\u3001\u7530\u6fe4<br \/>\nEmail address<a href=\"mailto:yokohama-global@lnest.jp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">yokohama-global@lnest.jp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>We are looking for startups that want to accelerate their business growth by challenging overseas markets.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>YOKOHAMA GO GLOBAL PROJECT 2026 Application Guidelines 1. 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